breast milk

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breast milk

Etymology: AS, braest + meoluc

human milk conferring some immunities (bronchiolitis and gastroenteritis are rare in breastfed babies). Infants fed breast milk are less likely to become obese, become constipated, and to have dental malocclusion. Compare colostrum. See also breastfeeding.

Human milk is similar to cow’s milk in water content (88%), specific gravity (1.030), fat content (3.5%), energy value (0.67 kcal/ml) and type of sugar-lactose. Breast milk has fewer minerals, certain vitamins (thiamin and riboflavin), and protein (1.0–1.5% vs. 3.3%) than cow’s milk, the latter due to a 6-fold increased in casein; it has more carbohydrates (6.5–7.0% vs. 4.5%), vitamins C and D, and equivalent amounts of vitamins A and B and niacin; it also contains bradykinin, EGF, gonadotropin-releasing hormone, IGF-I, melatonin, mammotropic growth factor, NGF, oxytocin. It is usually sterile, provides IgA, and is more easily digestible, as reflected in rapid transit time; breast-fed infants have a better response to vaccines than formula-fed infants

breast milk

Milk obtained from the mammary glands of the human breast. It is the ideal source of nutrition for most infants, since it contains maternal antibodies that protect the child from infection, and other substances that promote development of the brain and the gastrointestinal tract, among other organs. Human breast milk that is collected and refrigerated immediately may be used for up to 5 days. If it is collected, frozen, and stored at −17.7°C (0°F), it is safe for 6 months.

CAUTION!

breast-feeding by mothers with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is not recommended, because of the risk of transmission of HIV to the child.

Of course, it's sensible to have a healthy, varied diet for overall health and well-being but mothers can breastfeed perfectly well on very poor diets and the quality and quantity of their breastmilk is not dependant on their own intake.

The campaign also offers breastfeeding resources and debunks breastfeeding myths, such as the myth that women cannot get pregnant while breastfeeding or that everything the mother eats is passed on through breastmilk.

On the basis of product type, the breast feeding devices market is sub segmented in to the breastmilk preparation and cleaning products, breast pumps, breastmilk storage & feeding solutions, phototherapy accessories, and other accessories.

Highlights of this year's festival include UK premieres of Breastmilk the Movie and workshops for breastfeeding mums, as well as Disco-Scouse - a joyful combination of dance and cookery set against a soundtrack fromlive DJs.

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